newszoom: An upcoming interview in GQ magazine has Justin Timberlake, one of their 2003 men of the year, slamming his old girlfriend, now married and pregnant with baby number 2, branding the singer at the time of their highly publicized relationship as disloyal. The former N-Sync singer, now soloist, Timberlake, who is recently rumored to have put a huge engagement ring on the finger of now current galpal Cameron Diaz, broke up with Spears in 2002. He apparently remains amazed at how quickly it all ended, says the story. Timberlake tells GQ magazine, "When we initially parted ways, I felt like she had a couple of opportunities to just sort of stick up for me, and she didn't."The rapper last spoke up back in October in defense of Spears regarding the publication of her baby's photo being released online without her authorization. He told Access Hollywood at the time, "At some point, you're going to know about her son and get to see a picture. These magazines work week-to-week, so I don't understand why people can't wait. Wait a week when she comfortable putting it out...that's her family!" Unfortunately, he also reportedly rapped to reporters about his sex life with Spears after the power pop couple parted company. Well, who's crying a river now? I'd say it was a wash between the two of them.

britneyexperts: NBC`s 'Law & Order' is apparently using pop star Britney Spears as the model for an upcoming episode, the New York Post said.
Insiders revealed an episode slated for fall release revolves around 'a young superstar whose lack of parenting skills might lead to murder,' the Post said. Spears music has taken a back seat lately to stories about her alleged lack of parenting skills, including reports of her driving with her infant on her lap, his falling from his highchair and her nearly dropping him while holding a glass in her hand.

contactmusic: BRITNEY SPEARS' aspiring rapper husband, KEVIN FEDERLINE, is set to perform at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards next month (AUG06). According to veteran Hollywood columnist JANET CHARLTON, the former back-up singer has been booked to perform on the show on 20 August (06). The awards will be hosted by JESSICA SIMPSON. There is no word on whether Spears, who is pregnant with the couple's second child, will attend.

nationalledger: tabloid report says Britney Spears doesn't know that her hubby Kevin Federline is planning to record a duet with Shar Jackson, his ex-girlfriend and mother of two of his kids.
Gee, I wonder when the little preggy wifey will find out. Anyhow, the rumor is that the two cozy ex-lovers will record their version of Bobbi Brown's song, "Get Away".
Maybe it will be a wake-up call for Brit to finally make KFed get away.

britneyexperts: 3. Justin Timberlake
''SexyBack'' (Jive single)
James Kochalka Superstar
''Britney's Silver Can'' (Rykodisc)

Self-absorption is difficult to pull off in music as in life, but Justin has had to think so much about what it means to be Justin — teenybopper idol, adult pop hit-maker, wannabe serious-actor — that he can pull it off without being dreary, much thanks to co-producer Timbaland. After a murky, draggy start, ''SexyBack'' succeeds. But for the real (i.e., more believably fake) take on Timberlake, you'll have to wait for the September release of Spread Your Evil Wings and Fly, an awesome album by the excellent cartoonist James Kochalka. On ''Britney's Silver Can,'' Timberlake's name becomes the magisterially chanted refrain of the sad tale of his former girlfriend's isolated, lonely life — the message is that only Justin can truly understand Britney, and that they should probably get back together. It's gorgeous and witty. Keep this disc away from Federline, though.

contactmusic: Pop superstar JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE has hit out at the negative press surrounding his former girlfriend BRITNEY SPEARS. Timberlake believes Spears has been unfairly targetted since her wedding to KEVIN FEDERLINE and the birth of their first child SEAN PRESTON. The 25-year-old - who split from Spears in 2002 - says, "I feel bad for her. We all make mistakes. We all came from the same school, with CHRISTINA, myself, Britney."

britneyimages: Britney Spears has begged her wayward husband Kevin Federline to stop emotionally abusing her.
The pregnant singer has told pals that if he doesn't stop his cruel taunts she'll have no choice but to end their marriage.
"Britney is sick and tired of all the abuse that Kevin slings her way on a daily basis and she's finally told him to knock it off or their reconciliation is going to be short lived," says a source.
Pals say although Britney was ready to divorce Kev months ago, she decided to give him yet another chance so their 10-month-old son Sean Preston and unborn child would have a united family.
Much more, including loads of pics in this week's NW magazine.

fametastic: Britney Spears has every intention of getting back into her former svelte shape after the birth of her second child in the autumn.
Despite being almost six months pregnant, Britney recently posed in a stunning nude photoshoot for Harper’s Bazaar magazine but admitted that during pregnancy, “you don’t feel the most beautiful all the time”.
She also admitted to feeling unprepared for motherhood and “paranoid” during her first pregnancy last year.
She said: “It was weird for me at first because of who I am. Wherever you go, they expect you to look a certain way. I’m not supposed to be this big huge pregnant superstar.”
She’s trying to be more relaxed this time around though, insisting that she’s “just got to wing it” but plans to get “intense” with working out again once she’s had the baby.
She also plans to launch a kids clothing range, inspired by her ten month old son, Sean: “Hopefully, next year we’ll have a fashion show, maybe at DisneyWorld,” she added.

britneyexperts: "The future pop diva was just 11 when she broke out as a regular (along with Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera) on the early-'90s reincarnation of The Mickey Mouse Club. International fame soon followed, after her 1999 debut album, ...Baby One More Time, and four follow-up discs sold more than 60 million units worldwide. Even though she hasn't released a studio album in two years, on the personal side life hasn't slowed down. After a much-publicized relationship with Timberlake, she married backup dancer Kevin Federline in 2004. A year later she produced Sean Preston. Now Spears is getting ready for baby one more time. In May, she announced on Late Show With David Letterman that she's pregnant with her second little Federline."
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britneyexperts: Justin Timberlake talked booze, drugs and Britney in a recent interview with a British magazine. "I don't show up drunk to functions," the SexyBack singer said. "The drugs I do have been in my own private time. I've never been arrested - though not to say that I won't!... If Courtney Love shows up to a function, then it's like, 'Oh that's Courtney Love.' If I show up drunk, it's like, 'Oh my GOD!' And, like, Britney's an unfit mother because she put her child in the carseat backwards. I feel bad for her. We all make mistakes." When asked if he ever wanted to be president, JT said, "I've done way too many drugs already. I've already inhaled and I've already...who knows... I'm just like everyone else. I get completely plastered, I've done my fair share of drugs and I've been caught places with my pants down; it's just that I make sure there are no cameras around." Aren't there some of us who'd have preferred that cameras were around when Justin "Timbersnake" was caught with his pants down?? Yes please.

britneyexperts: How do you get a celebrity-hungry public to stop caring about you? For Britney Spears, the best way is to pose nude in a national fashion magazine.
Since Spears' June 15 interview with Matt Lauer on NBC's "Dateline," columnists around the world have weighed in on Spears' finer points. There was her straw-like hair, her malfunctioning fake eyelash, her see-through maternity top and her horrid denim miniskirt. It's easy to make fun of her; that's been established.
It's been reported that neither of Spears' publicists (or stylists) were present before or during the interview, and we saw the results. The Kentwood native called herself "country" in what might be construed as an insult to this area.
Being "country" doesn't give someone a pass to endanger his or her baby by ignoring child safety seat laws. But even if she doesn't adhere to that reasoning, she's got to realize that traveling on a rural road in Kentwood is worlds different than zooming around on a Los Angeles freeway.

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contactmusic.com: Britney Spears has finally sold her New York penthouse for a $1 million (GBP550,000) profit. The pregnant Toxic singer has offloaded the eight bedroom Manhattan apartment for $4 million (GBP2.2 million) after two years on the market. The pad - in the famous Silk Buildings - has been home to a string of stars including Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.

britneyglamour: A report set for publication this week will claim that Britney Spears doesn't know that her hubby Kevin Federline is set to record a duet with his ex-wife Shar Jackson. Star lays the groundwork by reporting that last weekend, Kevin Federline snuck out of the house to see kids Kori, and Kaleb – without Britney's permission. Maybe she should have moved to Louisiana. The report claims that Brit doesn’t allow Kevin to see the kids without her presence. Calling her "Controlling Brit" Star Magazine reports Britney is the polar opposite of Kev’s easy going ex-wife, Shar. “Shar is always sympathetic when Kevin comes to pick up the kids and pour his troubles out to her,” an insider tells the weekly magazine. Then they drop the bomb. According to the report - a romantic duet is in the works with Kevin and Shar. The duo plan to record a newer version of Bobbi Brown’s hit “Get Away.” The speculation in the article is there may be a message there. A source tells the magazine that Kevin “hasn’t told Britney about it…And when she finds out, I think she’ll go ballistic. When Britney hears that Kevin is getting back together with Shar…I think it could be the last straw for her.” The source continues, “Kevin doesn’t seem to care. He said, ‘So I’m gonna make a record with Shar. Big deal."

contactmusis.com: Britney Spears is calling on her sassy alter-ego to help her attack the media again. The pop superstar will conjure up her Mona Lisa character for another video collaboration with Beauty Shop director Bille Woodruff - at her home in Malibu, California. The heavily pregnant Toxic singer last worked with Woodruff when she made her directorial debut - as Mona Lisa - with Do Somethin'. The pair also collaborated on promos Overprotected and Born to make you happy. The new video, which Spears is reportedly funding herself, will accompany a brand new single, in which the pop star will fire back at her critics. Woodruff recently shot Mary J Blige's latest video Take me as I am. An insider says, "This is all so top secret I don't even think Britney's record company knows about this project."

contactmusic.com: Britney Spears isn't letting pregnancy slow her down and is preparing to go back into the recording studio very soon to collaborate with husband Kevin Federline on a new project. Federline has been focusing on his music career for the past year and Spears is eager to lend a helping hand. She explains, "I'm so proud of Kevin. He's been working so hard on his own album since I got pregnant with Preston (their 9-month-old son). "I'm so lucky He's a doll; he's adorable." The Toxic star also admits she "can't wait" to return to performing, saying, "but I really have to take my time and do it right and be safe. "Actually, not that safe. When you perform, you have to be dangerous!"

people.com: Even though expectant mom Britney Spears poses nude on the cover of August's Harper's Bazaar, she tells the magazine that, when pregnant, "you don't feel the most beautiful all the time."
Spears, 24, is already mom to son Sean Preston, 10 months, and is expecting her second child with husband Kevin Federline in October. In an excerpt obtained by USA Today, she admits to Bazaar that, while pregnancy is "empowering," she felt unprepared and "paranoid" the first time.
But with "this one, I was like, I've just got to wing it," she continues. "It was weird for me at first because of who I am. Wherever you go, they expect you to look a certain way. I'm not supposed to be this big huge pregnant superstar."
She describes Sean Preston as a "rocker kid" and the inspiration for the line of baby clothes she's designing. "Hopefully, next year we'll have a fashion show, maybe at Disney World," says Spears, who got her start as a Mouseketeer.
After child no. 2 is born, Spears is looking forward to getting back in shape and back to work. "After this baby," she says, "I'm going to get really intense with it."
She "can't wait" to perform again, "but I really have to take my time and do it right and be safe," she says. "Actually, not that safe. When you perform, you have to be dangerous."
She also plans to head back to the recording studio, where she hopes to collaborate with Federline, 28. "I'm so proud of Kevin," she says. "He's been working so hard on his own album since I got pregnant with Preston. I'm so lucky. He's a doll; he's adorable."